Morgan County farmer Allyn Wind supports area through Monsanto program

America's Farmers Grow Communities

Fort Morgan Times staff

Posted:
04/30/2013 01:42:45 PM MDT

Updated:
04/30/2013 01:44:57 PM MDT

The East Morgan County Library and the Hillrose-Snyder Volunteer Fire Department will now be able to better serve the community thanks to the support of local farmer, Allyn Wind, and America's Farmers Grow Communities.

Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, Grow Communities provides farmers in eligible counties the chance to win a $2,500 donation for a local nonprofit organization of their choice.

To further support counties declared natural disaster areas by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the drought this year, winning farmers in these counties are able to direct double donations for $5,000.

Morgan County was declared a disaster area by the USDA, giving Wind the opportunity to choose two organizations to receive $2,500 donations.

Wind selected the East Morgan County Library and the Hillrose-Snyder Volunteer Fire Department.

The East Morgan County Library will use the donation to purchase books.

The Hillrose-Snyder Volunteer Fire Department will use the funds to purchase equipment to repair its rescue truck.

"Both organizations deserve the $2,500 donations, and I'm confident that the donations will be greatly appreciated," Wind said. "These donations through the Monsanto Fund will really make a difference in our community."

This year, the Monsanto Fund will invest nearly $6 million in rural America through Grow Communities, which includes double donations for counties impacted by the historic drought.

In Colorado, $65,000 is being given across 13 counties.

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America's Farmers Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund to partner with farmers in helping them positively impact their communities. This program is part of the Monsanto Fund's overall effort to strengthen rural America.

For a complete list of Grow Communities winners and more program information, visit growcommunities.com.

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